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On the recordFebruary 5, 2018
Continuing to declare such goals without deploying even close to the necessary means to achieve them will only continue to erode American influence and credibility in the region.
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Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia

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Warning about the consequences of failing to back up goals with action.

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